Lose the Debate : A Practical Guide to Emotional Intelligence and Successful ...

by Allen, Dr. Summer

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Lose the Debate : A Practical Guide to Emotional Intelligence and Successful Dialogue by Allen, Dr. Summer, ISBN 9798218499594, ISBN-13 9798218499594, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Over the last few years, how many uncomfortable conversations have you had – or avoided – about politics, religion, social issues, or even how to raise the kids? After all, these are the types of conversations that can quickly evoke a visceral response. Your body becomes tense; you feel a knot in your stomach and a lump in your throat. Anxiety builds, and everything from your conversation partner’s perspective causes you to feel enraged. It’s at that moment that you’ve discovered that your opinions are polar opposite, and you can’t – or aren’t willing to - understand their position. As your anxiety rises, you fear that anything you say will turn a simple discussion into a contentious debate that ends in frustration and division. This doesn’t have to happen. Utilizing her proprietary, research-based five-point framework called the ACTER model, Dr. Summer Allen’s methodology enables you to remain calm and open to learning no matter how challenging your conversation partner may be. ACTER teaches readers a set of skills centered around the acronym: A—Appreciating diversity of opinions C—Curiosity T—Triggers E—Emotional regulation R—Respectful listening When properly applied, the steps in the ACTER model help take the stress out of engaging in courageous conversations and allow readers to hear

• ISBN: 9798218499594
• Condition: Fine

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